Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Specialist

     Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Specialist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

                       Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialist are advanced practice registered nurses who have received special courses and training. They usually work closely with doctors and can preform many high-level primary care tasks. They often specialize in specific types of practice such as pediatrics, psychiatry, or obstetrics. Some established private practices; however, most work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, or neighborhood health centers. Duties often include:

·       Taking detailed medical histories and preforming complete physical exams.

·       Providing diagnoses and recommending human treatment plans.

·       Treating common medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries.

·       Prescribing limited medications.

·       Counseling patients and families.

Average Salary: $39,000- $70,000

Education Requirements:

                 Students should take challenging high school courses in science, math, and English.

 Students must complete all of the education requirements to become a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse. They must then complete additional master’s level training and pass a certification examination.

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